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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.33, 3,048.18 and 645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.33, 3,048.18 and 645.48 is: 968.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.33 : 3,048.18 = 645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.33/3,048.18 = 645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.33x = 3,048.18 × 645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.33x = 1,967,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,539.23/2,032.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.12

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